Roberto (en. Roberto)

ro-BER-to

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Proper masculine name that derives from the Germanic 'Hroda' and 'berht', meaning 'famous for his glory'.
Roberto is a common name in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Roberto es un nombre común en muchos países de habla hispana.
Way to refer to a man who bears this name.
The Roberto of the group is very talented in music.
El Roberto del grupo es muy talentoso en la música.

Etymology

From Old High German 'Hruodberht', which combines the elements 'hruod' (fame, glory) and 'berht' (bright, famous).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Roberto Carlos
Reference to the famous Brazilian footballer.
Roberto Carlos
Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Reference to the famous Mexican comedian known as Chespirito.
Roberto Gómez Bolaños

Related Words

Roberta
Female version of the name Roberto.
Roberta
Rober
Diminutive or short form of Roberto.
Rober

Slang Meanings

A nice or pleasant man.
That guy is a roberto, he always makes us laugh.
Ese tipo es un roberto, siempre nos hace reír.
Someone who stands out in their group.
In the team, he is the roberto because he always scores goals.
En el equipo, él es el roberto porque siempre anota los goles.